Industrial Automation Engineer (controls)

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Cartersville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path & Development

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks an Industrial Automation Engineer (Controls) to join our Cartersville manufacturing team. You will develop, modify, and optimize control software and implement data acquisition for real-time analytics to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

This role blends hands-on engineering with data-driven initiatives, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and project leadership. Relocation within the U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in industrial automation controls and object-oriented software development.
• CapEx project experience.
• Heavy manufacturing industry background (steel, power, pulp & paper, chemical, raw materials).
• iBA software experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize manufacturing control system software to meet evolving production goals.
• Implement and maintain data acquisition systems (iBA preferred) for real-time analytics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports by integrating data from sources such as SQL Server, industrial historians, and data lakes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues, ensuring stability and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to solve interconnected system challenges.
• Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams.
• Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution.
• Propose and implement innovative automation and data solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

VB.Net

HTML

C

C#

Python

SCADA

Education

BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Ignition

Wonderware

iFix

Job description

Industrial Automation Engineer (Controls) - Level II

Cartersville, GA | Relocation Assistance Available (Within U.S. only)

About the Role

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing team and play a critical role in advancing industrial automation and data-driven process improvements. This position blends hands‑on control system engineering with data acquisition and analytics, ensuring our heavy manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and intelligently.

You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team that values integrity, ownership, and innovation, while driving solutions that enhance steelmaking and other heavy industry processes. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we expect every team member to lead by example in upholding our standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and annual bonus
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Path & Professional Development

What You’ll Do

• Develop, modify, and optimize manufacturing control system software to meet evolving production goals.
• Implement and maintain data acquisition systems (iBA software preferred) to support real-time analytics. Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and reports by integrating data from sources such as SQL Server, industrial historians, and data lakes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues, ensuring stability and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to solve interconnected system challenges.
• Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams.
• Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution.
• Propose and implement innovative automation and data solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience:
  • 3+ years in industrial automation controls and object‑oriented software development
  • CapEx project experience
  • Heavy manufacturing industry background (steel, power, pulp & paper, chemical, raw materials)
  • iBA software experience strongly preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • Programming: VB.Net, HTML, C, C#, Python, SCADA
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL, Oracle.
  • Intermediate understanding of SQL Server, with the ability to write queries involving joins, aggregations, and subqueries to extract and analyze operational and time‑series data.
  • OPC UA for industrial integration and familiarity with data flow from PLC/SCADA systems into historians or databases.
  • HMI Platforms: Ignition, Wonderware, Simotion, iFix
  • Industrial Communications: Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus
  • Networking fundamentals, server management, and virtual machine hosting
  • Power BI preferred

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in manufacturing with a strong commitment to innovation and safety.
• Work on cutting‑edge automation and data analytics projects that directly impact production efficiency.
• Collaborate with a team that values honesty, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

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